Sport and Exercise Psychology
Joanne Thatcher
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Description for Sport and Exercise Psychology
Paperback. This is a comprehensive and accessible text on Exercise and Sport Psychology for students on sport science / sport and exercise science degrees. Series: Active Learning in Sport Series. Num Pages: 240 pages, 45 illustrations. BIC Classification: WSDP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 243 x 172 x 19. Weight in Grams: 424.
Electronic Inspection Copy available for instructors here This is a comprehensive and accessible text on exercise and sport psychology for students on sport science/sport and exercise science degrees. It adopts an integrated, thematic approach and covers all the required theory, concepts and research, accompanied by case studies to illustrate the applied nature of the material being covered. The book is split into two major sections, covering exercise psychology and sport psychology, and each chapter supports students as they progress from clear introductory material to more advanced discussions.
Electronic Inspection Copy available for instructors here This is a comprehensive and accessible text on exercise and sport psychology for students on sport science/sport and exercise science degrees. It adopts an integrated, thematic approach and covers all the required theory, concepts and research, accompanied by case studies to illustrate the applied nature of the material being covered. The book is split into two major sections, covering exercise psychology and sport psychology, and each chapter supports students as they progress from clear introductory material to more advanced discussions.
Product Details
Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Series
Active Learning in Sport Series
Condition
New
Weight
424g
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Exeter, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781844458394
SKU
V9781844458394
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-2
About Joanne Thatcher
Joanne Thatcher is a lecturer at Aberystwyth University. Melissa Day is Senior Lecturer at the University of Chichester Dr. Rachel Rahman is a Lecturer in the School of Psychology at Aberystwyth University. Her area of specialism is exercise motivation and behaviour and she has presented her research at national conferences. She has produced commissioned reports for the NHS trust and ... Read more
Reviews for Sport and Exercise Psychology
'Clear definitions of scientific concepts are presented throughout and highlighted together with discussions relating to strengths and limitations. In addition, conflicting research is presented and reflected upon. The learning activities challenge the reader's way of thinking and problematizing around both method and content. Other valuable educational approaches are case studies, which make the text more interesting and facilitate a deeper ... Read more